Stem Cell Biology and Applications

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Stem Cell Biology and Applications
Leerdoelen	Aims: - To obtain knowledge of and insight into fundamental (stem) cell biology processes and principles; - To obtain knowledge in fundamental processes in (epi)genetics; - To understand the relation between stem cells, disease and therapy. Skills: - To be able to discuss basic stem cell biology and to convey this information to a broad audience; - To be able to understand and identify possible therapeutic applications and to convey this information to a broad audience and to the media; - To be able to identify novel trends and future perspectives for stem cell biology but also to understand limitations; - To be able to discuss ethical issues of stem cell biology.
Omschrijving	Stem cell biology is a rapidly developing research field that has large implications for our understanding of human genetics, human disease and ageing. The technology applied in stem cell research is very complex and the constant development of knowledge is fast. This makes the supply of information to a broad audience and to the media a challenge. In a series of lectures we will explore all relevant issues on technology, practical applications and future perspectives of stem cell biology. The course will be supported by a team of stem cell specialists that will provide lectures and reading material, the course also includes a (virtual) stem cell laboratory tour.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	Bijeenkomst(en) (demonstrations)
Toetsvorm	Groepsopdracht(en) (Generation of a hand-out/flyer concerning stem cells. Target audience: your peers.)
Vaksoort	Honours College-Bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. R.P. Coppes
Docent(en)	L. Barazzuol ,prof. dr. R.P. Coppes ,prof. dr. G. de Haan ,prof. dr. J.J. Schuringa ,dr. J. van Zanten
Entreevoorwaarden	Open only to non-Faculty of Medical Sciences students. Only available for students who have been accepted into the BA Honours College Programme.
Opmerkingen	The following condition (Article 3.6 of the EAR, to be found in your Student Portal under Organizations) applies: “Except in the event of extraordinary circumstances, all Honours Programme course units have a 100% attendance requirement, which includes preparation for and active participation in the course units.”
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Petrus Camper Leergang - Honours College  ( Verbredende modules) 2 semester I keuzegroep